A university should be a place of light, of liberty,
and of learning. -- Benjamin Disraeli
The College of Graduate Studies was formally organized in 1925 (then designated as the Graduate School), but the University of Idaho has offered advanced degrees for more than 90 years, awarding the first master's degree in 1897. The College of Graduate Studies encompasses all other colleges of the university except the College of Law. This coverage of all regular disciplines and professional fields provides a wide variety of academic programs. Enrollments are large enough to make possible the vital interchange of ideas among students and between students and faculty that is necessary for graduate programs, and yet enrollments are sufficiently small to permit close faculty-student relationships. Interdepartmental cooperation is an important factor on the Idaho campus. The university is the chief research center for the state and as such operates active research programs in most areas providing a broad research base upon which graduate programs have been built. Degree programs are offered in 71 areas for master's degrees, 6 for professional degrees, and 24 for doctoral degrees.
The College of Graduate Studies serves three groups: students working for advanced degrees, those wishing certain courses but not toward a degree objective, and those working for certification such as teachers, including a planned fifth-year program in teacher education.
The Graduate Council is the representative body of and is empowered to act for the Graduate Faculty. It is responsible to and reports to the Graduate Faculty, which retains the authority to review actions of the council. Its function is to coordinate and promote graduate instruction and research, to formulate policies and long-range plans for the graduate program, and to review and act on student appeals and petitions that involve exceptions to accepted regulations and procedures of the Graduate College.
The Graduate Council is constituted of one member elected by and from the constituent graduate faculty of each of the college-level divisions that offer programs leading to graduate degrees (except the J.D. degree), four members of the Graduate Faculty appointed by the president of the university, two graduate students, the vice president for research and graduate studies, who serves as chair, and the assistant or associate graduate dean.
The highest aspiration of a university is to imbue the human mind with knowledge, tolerance, and vision, and to stimulate a lasting attitude of inquiry. The University of Idaho shares this aspiration with universities everywhere. The particular purpose, functions, and objectives of the university have been defined as follows:
Purpose. In the widest sense, the purpose of the University of Idaho, a publicly supported comprehensive land-grant institution, is to serve the people of the state and nation as a major center for the preservation, advancement, and transmission of knowledge. Deriving from this purpose are the functions to be performed and the objectives to be achieved through the interaction of the various components and publics of the university.
Basic Functions and Objectives. Since its founding, the functions of the university have been viewed as threefold--teaching, research, and service. The broad objectives relating to these functions are, respectively:
(1) To offer undergraduate and graduate academic programs of excellent quality in the liberal arts and sciences and in many professional disciplines so that qualified students may develop into responsible, thinking citizens, provided with a sound general education, prepared for a lifetime of learning, and equipped with the professional and technical skills needed by society.
(2) To add to knowledge through research, scholarship, and creative activities in both fundamental and applied fields, and to seek ways of applying that knowledge to the betterment and enrichment of humanity.
(3) To make readily available to all people of the state the results of research and the rich heritage of human culture embodied in the arts and sciences.
Unique Functions of the University. As a part of the coordinated system of higher education that encompasses the state universities and college and the public community colleges, the University of Idaho has historically had certain unique functions. Specifically, the university serves the state as:
(1) Its comprehensive land-grant institution, with primary statewide responsibility for instruction, research, extension, and public service in agriculture, architecture, engineering, forestry and wildlife, law, mining and metallurgy, and in designated areas in the arts and sciences, business, and education.
(2) The institution with principal responsibility for research, research-oriented graduate education, and the granting of the Ph.D. degree. As a concomitant of this responsibility, UI's faculty members conduct research as a clearly defined element of their professional duties.
(3) The institution responsible for the state's role as a partner in regional cooperative programs in medical and veterinary medical education.
(4) A center for professional education, operating accredited professional programs in architecture, chemistry, education, engineering, forestry, family and consumer sciences, law, music, and wildlife, fishery, and range sciences, and also offering comprehensive programs in the preparation of public-school teachers, administrators, and counselors.
On completion of specified courses of study and recommendation of the vice president for research and graduate studies, the university faculty, and the president, the following advanced degrees are granted by the Regents of the University of Idaho;
After each degree program is the name of the graduate program adviser and the location of the adviser's office. Students should direct initial inquiries to the person listed. Admission matters ultimately involve the departmental administrator, the vice president for research and graduate studies, and Graduate Admissions, and application procedures may begin with any of these persons; nonetheless, all application materials are to be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.
Accountancy (M.Acct.) - Marcia S. Niles, 209-G Admin. Bldg. (885-6453)
Agricultural Economics (M.S.) - James R. Nelson, Ag. Sc. 39A; jnelson@uidaho.edu (885-7635)
Agricultural Education (M.S.) - Lou E. Riesenberg, Agricultural and Extension Education Bldg.; lriesenberg@ag.uidaho.edu (885-6358)
Agricultural Engineering (Ph.D., M.S., M.Engr.) - James A. DeShazer, Engr./Physics Bldg. 421; agengr@uidaho.edu (885-6182)
Animal Physiology (Ph.D.) - Richard A. Roeder, Ag. Sc. 218 (885-6345)
Animal Science (M.S.) - Richard A. Roeder, Ag. Sc. 218 (885-6345)
Anthropology (M.A.) - Roderick Sprague, Phinney Hall 214 (885-6123)
Architecture (M.A., M.Arch.) - Wendy R. McClure, Art & Arch. South (885-6781)
Art (M.F.A., M.A.T.) - Graduate Adviser (885-6851)
Biological Sciences (M.Nat.Sc.) - Arthur W. Rourke, Life Sc. 252 (885-6280)
Botany (Ph.D., M.S.) - Arthur W. Rourke, Life Sc. 252 (885-6280)
Business Education (M.Ed.) - Martha C. Yopp, Ed. 217B (885-7364)
Chemical Engineering (Ph.D., M.S., M.Engr.) - Louis L. Edwards, B.E.L. 307 (885-6793)
Chemistry (Ph.D., M.S., M.A.T.) - Peter R. Griffiths, Renfrew Hall 116 (885-6552)
Civil Engineering (Ph.D., M.S., M.Engr.) - Howard S. Peavy, B.E.L. 104 (885-6602)
Computer Engineering (M.S., M.Engr.) - John W. Dickinson, J.E.B. B40 (885-6589)
Computer Science (Ph.D., M.S.) - John W. Dickinson, J.E.B. B40 (885-6589)
Counseling and Human Services (Couns.-Hum.Serv.Sp., M.S., M.Ed.; doctoral program offered under "Education") - Thomas Trotter, Ed. 201-D (885-6556)
Creative Writing (M.F.A.) - David Barber, Brink Hall 221 (885-6873)
Earth Science (M.A.T.) - John S. Oldow, Min. 320 (885-6192)
Economics (M.S.) - S. M. Ghazanfar, Ad. 329 (885-7144)
Education (Ph.D., Ed.D., Ed.Sp.) - N. Dale Gentry, Ed. 301 (885-6773)
Educational Administration (Ed.Admin.Sp., M.S., M.Ed.; doctoral program offered under "Education") - Norman N. Hallett, Ed. 510 (885-7536)
Electrical Engineering (Ph.D., M.S., M.Engr.) - Howard B. Demuth, B.E.L. 210 (885-7561)
Elementary Education (M.S., M.Ed.; specialist and doctoral programs offered under "Education") - Lowell D. Jackson, Ed. 510 (885-6134)
Engineering Management (M.Engr.) - James H. Milligan, B.E.L. 104 (885-6782)
English (M.A., M.F.A., M.A.T.) - David Barber, Brink Hall 221 (885-6873)
English as a Second Language, Teaching (M.A.) - David Barber, Brink Hall 221 (885-6873)
Entomology (Ph.D., M.S.) - Edward J. Bechinski, Ag.Sc. 236 (885-5972)
Environmental Science (M.S.) - Margrit von Braun, B.E.L. 315 (885-6113)
Family and Consumer Sciences (M.S.) - Suzanne Loker, Niccolls 105 (885-6546)
Fishery Resources (M.S.; doctoral program offered under "Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences") - George W. LaBar, FWR 105 (885-6434)
Food Science (M.S.) - Jerry H. Exon, 22 Glen C. Holm Bldg. (885-7081)
Forest Products (M.S.; doctoral program offered under "Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences") - Leonard R. Johnson, FWR 102B (885-6126)
Forest Resources (M.S.; doctoral program offered under "Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences") - Joseph J. Ulliman, FWR 204 (885-7611)
Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences (Ph.D.) - Alton G. Campbell, FWR 202 (885-8981)
French (M.A.T.) - Robert L. Surles, Ad. 304 (885-7876)
Geography (Ph.D., M.S., M.A.T.) - Harley E. Johansen, McClure 203 (885-6216)
Geological Engineering (M.S.; doctoral program offered under "Geology") - Stanley M. Miller, S.H.C. 202 (885-5715)
Geology (Ph.D., M.S.) - John S. Oldow, Min. 320 (885-6192)
Geophysics (M.S.) - Kenneth F. Sprenke, S.H.C. 5 (885-5791)
German (M.A.T.) - Robert L. Surles, Ad. 304 (885-7876)
History (Ph.D., M.A., M.A.T.) - Richard B. Spence, Ad. 315 (885-6253)
Hydrology (M.S.; doctoral program offered under "Geology") - Dale R. Ralston, S.H.C. 203 (885-5885)
Industrial Technology Education (M.S., M.Ed.) - James M. Cassetto, IEd. B (885-6492)
Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A., M.S.) - Jean'ne M. Shreeve, Morrill Hall 112 (885-6243)
Manufacturing Engineering (M.S., M.Engr.) - Steven G. Penoncello, G.E.L. 202 (885-7064)
Mathematics (Ph.D., M.S., M.A.T.) - Erol Barbut, Brink Hall 300 (885-6742)
Mechanical Engineering (Ph.D., M.S., M.Engr.) - Steven G. Penoncello, G.E.L. 202 (885-7064)
Metallurgical Engineering (M.S.) - Patrick R. Taylor, McClure Hall 203 (885-6376)
Metallurgy (M.S.) - Patrick R. Taylor, McClure Hall 203 (885-6376) and Fred S. Gunnerson, UI/Idaho Falls Ctr. for Higher Education (526-9637)
Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (Ph.D., M.S.) - Gregory A. Bohach, Life Sc. (885-6666)
Mining Engineering (M.S.) - Patrick R. Taylor, McClure Hall 203 (885-6376)
Mining Engineering-Metallurgy (Ph.D.) - Patrick R. Taylor, McClure Hall 203 (885-6376)
Music (M.A.) - Mary DuPree, Music 210 (885-7557)
Music (M.Mus.) - Robert W. Miller, Ridenbaugh Hall 327 (885-6158)
Nuclear Engineering (Ph.D., M.S., M.Engr.) (limited to students enrolled in the UI/Idaho Falls Center for Higher Education) - David M. Woodall, J.E.B. 125 (885-6479)
Physical Education (M.S., M.Ed.; doctoral program offered under "Education") - Calvin W. Lathen, Phys. Ed. 102 (885-7921)
Physics (Ph.D., M.S., M.A.T.) - Henry Willmes, Engineering/Physics Bldg. 311A; henryw@uidaho.edu (885-7457)
Plant Science (Ph.D., M.S.) - Robert B. Dwelle, Ag. Sc. 242E (885-7775)
Political Science (Ph.D., M.A.) - William R. Lund, Ad. 205 (885-6032)
Psychology (M.S.) - Sallie E. Gordon, Psych. 106 (885-6324)
Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Florence A. Heffron, Ad. 205 (885-6563)
Range Resources (M.S.; doctoral program offered under "Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences") - Kendall L. Johnson, FWR 205 (885-6536)
Recreation (M.S.) - Calvin W. Lathen, Phys. Ed. 102 (885-7921)
Resource Recreation and Tourism (M.S.; doctoral program offered under "Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences") - John D. Hunt, FWR 19 (885-7911)
School Psychology (Sch.Psych.Sp.) - Thomas N. Fairchild, Ed. 201-C (885-6838)
Secondary Education (M.S., M.Ed.; specialist and doctoral programs offered under "Education") - Lowell D. Jackson, Ed. 510 (885-6134)
Soil Science (Ph.D., M.S.) - Matthew Morra, Ag. Sc. 117 (885-6315)
Spanish (M.A.T.) - Robert L. Surles, Ad. 304 (885-7876)
Special Education (Sp.Ed.Sp., M.S., M.Ed.; doctoral program offered under "Education") - Jeanne S. Christiansen, Ed. 112 (885-6159)
Statistics (M.S.) - Dale O. Everson, Brink Hall 412 (885-6847)
Theatre Arts (M.F.A.) - Bruce C. Brockman, U. Hut 104 (885-6465)
Veterinary Science (M.S.) - Richard A. Roeder, Ag. Sc. 218 (885-6345)
Vocational Education (Voc.Ed.Sp., M.S., M.Ed.; doctoral program offered under "Education") - Jerry L. Tuchscherer, Ed. 210 (885-6556)
Wildlife Resources (M.S.; doctoral program offered under "Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences") - George W. LaBar, FWR 105 (885-6434)
Zoology (Ph.D., M.S.) - Arthur W. Rourke, Life Sc. 252 (885-6280)
Admission to the College of Graduate Studies is open to any student who holds a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, who presents a scholastic record indicating probable success in graduate work, and who has maintained good academic standing in previous institutions attended. Admission is to a specific program only and initial admission is granted for a specific semester. A student may not be admitted to a degree program without the concurrence of the department offering the major or change degree programs without appropriate department and vice president for research and graduate studies approval. Refer to part 3 of this catalog for individual departmental admission requirements; in addition, contact the individual departments directly. The College of Graduate Studies gives final approval for admission.
To provide time for evaluation and for notice of acceptance to reach the applicant before registration, applications and credentials should be received by the Admissions Office by July 1 for fall-semester entrance and by November 1 for spring-semester entrance (see "Admission of International Students" for final dates of application by international students who hold nonresident alien visas). Applications and credentials for summer sessions should be received by the Admissions Office by April 1. Applications received after the above dates will be accepted in the order of their receipt only as long as additional new students can be accommodated. Acceptance will be subject to space limitations in the division in which the applicant wishes to register. Individual departments may have earlier application deadlines.
A student planning to apply for work leading to a master's degree or a specialist degree should write to the department in which he or she wishes to major before submitting the application for graduate admission. Specific departmental admission requirements, portfolio/audition tapes for M.F.A. programs, and additional necessary information will be indicated by the department.
A student planning to apply for work leading to a Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree should write to the department in which he or she wishes to major in advance of the submission of the application for admission to the Graduate College. An applicant for admission to a doctoral program is expected to have demonstrated an aptitude for research and have stronger academic qualifications than an applicant to a master's program. Specific requirements for the major, examinations that may be required, and additional pertinent information will be provided by the department.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not a Graduate College requirement, but is required by some departments. Students are invited to provide the results of the examination, if available, with their admission application to facilitate evaluation and acceptance. The GRE tests are given several times a year by the university through the Student Counseling Center (UCC 309). GRE scores are retained by the student's department.
The Graduate College welcomes applications from qualified students from other countries. International applicants are expected to have qualifications similar to those required of other graduate students.
Credentials. Official transcripts and/or certified copies of the certificate, diploma, or government examination report received on completion of any college of university course work must be sent by the certifying agency directly to the Admissions Office. The credentials must be translated into English if written in a foreign language.
English Proficiency. All applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with the exception of those from English-speaking countries and those who have earned a degree from either a U.S. institution or an institution in another English-speaking country. Arrangements to take the TOEFL may be made by writing directly to TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. The test must be taken and the scores received by the university admissions officer before a decision is made on admission of the applicant. A score of at least 525 is required for admission to the Graduate College, although some departments require higher minimum scores. Testing dates for TOEFL are posted in the office of the Graduate College.
Financial Statement. All international students who hold nonresident alien visas must present to the Admissions Office satisfactory statements of finances and adequate proof of financial responsibility or sponsorship by a reputable American citizen or organization for all financial obligations while attending the University of Idaho.
Health and Accident Insurance. Supplemental health and accident insurance is mandatory for international students who hold nonresident alien visas and all accompanying dependents. Students must purchase and maintain or document coverage for themselves and their dependents by a policy equivalent to the UI policy before they are allowed to register or attend classes. Failure to obtain and maintain the required insurance may subject students to sanctions, up to and including disenrollment.
Status. International students must be in the appropriate student visa status (F-1 or J-1) in order to pursue a degree. Immigration regulations require that international students holding F-1 (non-sponsored student) or J-1 (exchange visitor, student classification) visas be certified as full-time students during the academic year. Graduate students are thus required to take a minimum of nine credit hours. An international student's major professor may be required to provide the vice president for research and graduate studies, the international student advisers, and the registrar with a written statement of the student's actual study load and progress toward the degree. It is expected that registration for thesis or dissertation credits will reflect actual work in progress, regardless of previous credits earned in this area or requirements for the completion of study.
Deadline for Application for Admission. To provide time for evaluation, for notice of admission status to reach the applicant, and for INS requirements to be met for issuance of a student visa, applications and credentials should be received by the Graduate Admissions Office no later than the following dates: for fall semester, June 1; for spring semester, October 1; for summer session, March 15.
International Student Advisers. The international student advisers (ISAs) are involved with an international student's progress at every stage of the educational process. Once a student has been admitted, the ISAs provide general information about cultural adjustment and the educational system, as well as specific details about financial aid and housing. Community contacts may be arranged, if requested. All matters pertaining to a student's status with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (U.S. Department of Justice) are handled through the ISAs' office. A mandatory orientation before registration provides new students with assistance on initial questions. After this orientation, students are invited to visit the ISAs at any time with questions or concerns relating to educational, financial, and cultural adjustment. The ISAs also serve as official liaisons between students and their consular offices or sponsoring agencies.
Special Courses. Courses in research and thesis writing are offered through the Department of English to international graduate students wishing to develop skills in library research, the organization and style of formal research writing, and the refinement and development of scientific English style and vocabulary.
Students wishing to enter the Graduate College must submit an application for admission on a form provided by the Graduate Admissions Office and have transcripts sent directly from each institution attended to the Graduate Admissions Office. Transcripts become the property of the university and cannot be copied, returned, or forwarded.
When admitted to the Graduate College, an applicant will be issued a letter of acceptance. Acceptance is granted for a specified semester or summer session. If an applicant does not register for the term indicated, it will be necessary for the applicant to submit a supplemental application if he or she should desire to enter for a subsequent session or semester.
Regular Enrollment. Regular enrollment for graduate study leading toward an advanced degree may be granted by the vice president for research and graduate studies to a student who satisfies all of the following criteria: (1) has a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting association, (2) has an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.80 or higher, (3) has maintained at least a 2.80 grade-point average in subsequent academic work if any, and (4) has been reviewed and recommended for acceptance by the department administering the program in which the student seeks to enroll.
Provisional Enrollment. The vice president for research and graduate studies may accept for provisional enrollment, on the master's level only, a student who is not eligible for regular enrollment, if the department administering the program in which the student seeks to enroll recommends it. The department specifies conditions that the student must fulfill in order to be advanced to regular enrollment. The vice president for research and graduate studies may also grant provisional enrollment to a student who is otherwise eligible for regular enrollment but whose prospective department specifies conditions that he or she must first meet. Examples of conditions that departments may specify are: achievement of specific grades and/or completion of specific course work. International students who hold nonresident alien visas and students who are to be appointed to assistantships cannot be accepted in provisional enrollment.
The associate graduate dean notifies the student that he or she has been accepted for provisional enrollment. In the letter of acceptance, the following general and specific terms governing the student's provisional enrollment are stated:
1. A student may not remain in provisional-enrollment status for more than 12 consecutive calendar months (a shorter period may be specified by the department). Nor may a student remain in this status after completing nine credits (a lower credit limitation may be specified by the department).
2. A student will be advanced from provisional to regular enrollment provided he or she maintains a GPA of at least 3.00 while in the provisional status (a higher GPA may be specified by the department) and fulfills the conditions, if any, that were specified by the department at the time of initial enrollment.
3. A student who does not meet the stated conditions for advancement to regular enrollment within the specified time and credit limitations cannot continue in the College of Graduate Studies or enroll in 500-level courses and is subject to normal disqualification and reinstatement procedures.
It is the student's responsibility to be in touch with the department regarding his or her progress toward meeting the conditions for advancement.
The conditions specified for a student's advancement to regular enrollment are established at the time of his or her acceptance and must not be changed (i.e., either strengthened or relaxed) thereafter.
Departments need not require a student to make up ALL of his or her academic deficiencies while in provisional enrollment. Performance on a limited selection of them should suffice to demonstrate whether or not the student has the ability to do satisfactory graduate work. Remaining deficiencies, if any, can be made up after the student is in regular enrollment. The department must be sure that any courses the student is required to take while in provisional enrollment will, in fact, be offered during that period.
Unclassified Enrollment. Unclassified enrollment is for students who do not wish to work for a graduate degree and is not to be used as a probationary category. Admission as an unclassified student does not guarantee subsequent transfer to any departmental degree program. This enrollment category is not open to international students who hold nonresident alien visas or to students who are to be appointed to assistantships. (Unclassified enrollment students are not eligible for title IV financial aid.)
Nonmatriculated Student. Refer to the General Catalog for a full description of this classification. Nonmatriculated students are not admitted to the College of Graduate Studies. They may, however, take graduate courses with permission of the instructor and vice president for research and graduate studies provided that they have earned a baccalaureate degree with an overall 2.80 GPA. (Nonmatriculated students are not eligible for Title IV financial aid.)
If a nonmatriculated student receives a grade of C, D, or F in a 500-level course, he or she loses the privilege of taking more 500-level courses.
Partial Enrollment for Seniors. A senior with 116 or more credits and who has a cumulative grade point average of 2.80 or higher may apply for partial enrollment in the College of Graduate Studies for one semester at a time. Seniors desiring partial enrollment must submit a "Partial Enrollment Application" form (available at the Graduate College) that contains a registration plan designating undergraduate and graduate courses, thereby indicating that the course is reserved for potential use toward a future graduate degree. Capable students who are in their last year and who receive departmental approval for such enrollment can thus begin limited graduate work at an earlier date than would otherwise be possible. Partial enrollment is for one semester only and does not admit or guarantee subsequent admission of such students to the Graduate College. Students who have been granted partial enrollment and who later wish to be admitted to the Graduate College for work on a degree must apply for admission to the Graduate College following usual procedures. The deadline for receipt of approved partial enrollment forms during the fall or spring semester is the tenth day of classes. For summer session deadlines, check the summer bulletin.
Dual Enrollment for Graduate Students. A graduate student may enroll in an undergraduate curriculum and be in both programs simultaneously. Forms indicating course use (graduate or undergraduate) are available at the Graduate College and must be filed each semester. The deadline for receipt of approved dual enrollment forms during the fall or spring semester is the tenth day of classes. For summer session deadlines, check the summer bulletin.
Senior in 500-Level Course. A senior may enroll in 500-level courses provided that the student has a cumulative grade point average of 2.80 or higher. Credits earned under this regulation are recorded on the student's undergraduate record only and may not be used subsequently toward an advanced degree.
Returning Students. The following categories of students will need to file an "Application for Permit to Register" form with the Registrar's Office well in advance of the date they wish to reregister: (1) returning students who were not enrolled during the immediately preceding semester and (2) students who have completed one degree and wish to enroll in further courses.
The regulations described in part 1 of this catalog are the minimum standards established by the faculty of the College of Graduate Studies. Departments may establish additional regulations, including additional residence requirements, above the minimums set by the College of Graduate Studies. Departmental requirements are described in part 3.
Each student working for a degree through the Graduate College will be advised by a major professor and a supervisory committee (committee is optional for nonthesis degrees). Where study objectives and/or research are interdisciplinary in nature, cochairs may be appointed from the departments involved, and the major professor and a research professor may divide responsibilities. Unclassified students may request the vice president for research and graduate studies to appoint an adviser to provide guidance.
The student is responsible for complying with all rules, procedures, and time limits, as established by the graduate faculty.
UI's acceptance of a student for admission and the student's enrollment in the university constitute an agreement of mutual responsibility. The student's part of this agreement is to accept established UI policies and rules, to respect the laws of governmental units, and to act responsibly and in a manner appropriate to these laws, policies, and rules. UI's part is to carry out its commitment to higher education, to fulfill its responsibilities in pursuit of the academic goals and objectives of all members of the university community, and to meet its obligation to provide an atmosphere in which students will have an opportunity to be heard in matters affecting their welfare as students. UI must take appropriate disciplinary action when it has been ascertained that a student's action is contrary to UI regulations and thus that this agreement has been violated.
The "Statement of Student Rights," "Student Code of Conduct," and "Student Records Policy" are published in the Faculty-Staff Handbook and in the booklet entitled "Policies and Information of Interest to Students." The booklet is available from the Office of Student Advisory Services (UCC 241), the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (Student Union Building), and other locations around the campus.
Catalogs, bulletins, and course or fee schedules shall not be considered as binding contracts between the University of Idaho and students. The university reserves the right at any time, without advance notice, to: (1) withdraw or cancel classes, courses, and programs; (2) change fee schedules; (3) change the academic calendar; (4) change admission and registration requirements; (5) change the regulations and requirements governing instruction in and graduation from the university and its various divisions; and (6) change any other regulations affecting students. Changes shall go into effect whenever the proper authorities so determine and shall apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are matriculated in the university. When economic and other conditions permit, the university tries to provide advance notice of such changes. In particular, when an instructional program is to be withdrawn, the university will make every reasonable effort to ensure that students who are within two years of completing graduation requirements, and who are making normal progress toward completion of those requirements, will have the opportunity to complete the program that is to be withdrawn.
The university also reserves the right, when a student has failed to discharge any obligation to the university, to deny that student the privilege of reregistering or to withhold the student's records or information based on those records. Students may verify the status of their accounts and be informed of any financial obligation to the university by inquiring at the cashier's window of Business and Accounting Services in the Administration Office Building.
Students and major professors are advised that the right of petition exists to waive or modify some university regulations. Academic petitions request waiver or modification of regulations in Part 3 of the General Catalog. Graduate petitions request waiver or modification of regulations in Part 1 of the Graduate Catalog. However, favorable action can be expected only when circumstances and the presentation clearly justify an exception. Precedents are not set by previous actions and may not form the basis of a petition; rather the situation concerning the student involved is given consideration on an individual basis. A $5 fee is charged for each petition submitted to the Academic Petitions Committee or Graduate Council.
Graduate students engaged in ANY activity requiring faculty or staff time and consultation, or the use of any UI facilities, must register for the number of credits appropriate to the degree of activity involved during the semester of activity. Such activity includes, but is not limited to: writing, defending, or submitting a thesis or dissertation, taking a comprehensive examination, taking a preliminary examination.
A student is admitted for work in a specified major or program and may not change without approval of both departments. Such procedure is formalized by a change of curriculum card signed by the chair of the program the student is leaving and the chair of the program in which the student wishes to enroll. The card must be approved by the vice president for research and graduate studies before it is forwarded to the Registrar's Office.
Credit Requirements for Full-Time Students. A student is considered to be engaged in full-time study when registered for nine credits of course and/or thesis work. (A student pays full-time fees when taking eight credits, but is nonetheless considered a part-time student.) See also specific credit guidelines under "Financial Aid." During an eight-week session, a graduate student is considered full time for fee and other purposes when registered for five credits.
Regular Semester. The credit limit for a graduate student who is not a full-time graduate assistant is 16 credits a semester (excluding audit and zero-credit courses). This maximum load includes credits for which the student is concurrently registered through correspondence study or at other institutions.
Summer Sessions. Credit limitations for summer and other sessions are as follows:
Weeks Credit Limitations
12 15
11 15
10 15
9 13
8 12
7 10
6 9
5 7
4 6
3 3
1 1
Registration for courses with conflicting or overlapping meeting times is prohibited. This regulation prohibits students from registering for two 1-credit workshops in the same week. Registration for more than the above stated limits is permitted only on approval of a petition to the Academic Petitions Committee (petition forms are available in the deans' offices) or by prior approval of the University Curriculum Committee.
Veterans and War Orphans. Veterans and war orphans attending the university on the G.I. Bill must carry the following minimum credit loads to be considered by the Veterans' Administration for benefits during the academic year: 9 or more credits for full benefits; 6-8 credits for three-fourths benefits; 4-5 credits for half benefits; fewer than 4 credits for fees and tuition only. Credit loads must be arranged during summer session. (Audits do not count; repeats and reviews may be included when the student's adviser certifies that the course is required in the student's curriculum or is needed to remove a deficiency or to provide essential background for the student's program.) Graduate students must have study plans on file with the veterans' adviser in the Office of Veterans Affairs, UCC 241.
Credits earned in University of Idaho correspondence courses are applied to a graduate program only with the prior written approval of the vice president for research and graduate studies. Correspondence courses do not satisfy the residence requirements for final semester registration, and a limited amount of such work can be applied toward a degree. Subject to approval by the appropriate department(s) and/or college, correspondence credits from other institutions that are accepted for graduate credits by that institution may be accepted toward degree requirements. Grades earned in correspondence courses are not calculated into the student's GPA.
A graduate student is placed on probation after any semester or summer session in which a grade point average of less than 3.00 is earned, regardless of the student's cumulative GPA. The student will be disqualified if a GPA of less than 3.00 is earned during the second, consecutive semester or summer session in which regular grades of A, B, C, D, or F are received. If a graduate student who is on probation receives an incomplete during a semester, the revert grade listed for the incomplete will be used to calculate the GPA for that semester. If the calculated semester GPA is 3.00 or higher, the student will be in good academic standing. If the calculated semester GPA is less than a 3.00 GPA, the student will not be allowed to register. Once the work is completed and a final grade given, the GPA will be automatically recalculated. In all other cases, he or she may be reinstated as a graduate student under the following conditions: The student may not take classes for at least one regular semester (fall or spring), must get the positive recommendation of his or her departmental administrator, must get Graduate College permission and file the appropriate forms at the Registrar's Office, and must receive at least a 3.00 grade point average the first semester back in the Graduate College.
Credits. All master's degree programs require a minimum of 30 credits. Some master's degree programs may require more. Additional work may be stipulated in individual cases to meet particular objectives or need for additional background. Credit in course 500 (Research and Thesis) cannot be counted toward the minimum of 30 credits for a nonthesis master's degree. Although no limit is imposed on the number of credits that may be earned in course 500 (Master's Research and Thesis) for degrees with thesis, only a maximum of 10 credits in course 500 can be used to fulfill master's degree requirements. Up to five credits of course number 599 are allowed to count towards a nonthesis master's degree; if a thesis program exists for a department, no more credits of 599 are allowed toward the nonthesis master's degree than half the number of credits allowed for course number 500 toward the department's master's degree.
Transfer, Correspondence Study, Nonmatriculated Credit, and Overaged Credit Limitation. The combined total of transfer credits, correspondence credits, nonmatriculated credits, and approved credits more than eight years old at the time the degree is awarded shall not exceed 12 credits for master's programs requiring 36 or fewer credits, and shall not exceed one-third of the total credits in programs requiring more than 36 credits. The student's department may set a lower limitation. Credits can be transferred to UI, with the consent of the student's committee and the vice president for research and graduate studies, only if the institution from which the course credits are being transferred has a graduate program in the course's discipline or, should there be no graduate program in the course's discipline, if an exception has been granted by the vice president for research and graduate studies. Transfer credits are subject to all other Graduate College rules and regulations. Courses listed on an undergraduate record are not available to be used toward a graduate degree.
Procedures for Overaged Credits. To be acceptable toward a master's degree, overaged credits beyond the limitations above must be approved by taking the final examination in the equivalent UI course (as determined by the departmental administrator of the area in which the course is offered) and receive an A or B grade from the instructor of the course. The results of the examination are submitted to the Graduate College in writing by the departmental administrator of the department in which the course is offered.
Foreign Language. There is no Graduate College foreign language requirement for a master's degree; however, some departments require a language examination or special course work.
Second Master's Degree. An applicant who has a master's degree or is working on a master's degree may obtain a second master's degree, subject to the approval of the vice president for research and graduate studies. Up to six credits of course work used to satisfy the requirements for the first degree may be applied to the second; all other catalog requirements and credit requirements in UI courses must be fulfilled.
Master of Architecture. The M.Arch. degree requires a thesis. Refer to the Department of Architecture section in part 3 of this catalog for a definition of specific admission and thesis requirements. Of the minimum 30 credits required for the degree, at least 18 must be at the 500s level; the remainder may include 400s level courses in the major, and 300s or 400s level courses in supporting areas. At least 22 credits applicable toward the degree must be earned in UI courses other than those offered by correspondence study. A final examination is required and is conducted by the student's committee.
Master of Arts. In some fields, all candidates for the M.A. degree are required to present a thesis; in others the thesis is optional or not required. Consult the departmental section for specific descriptions. Of the minimum 30 credits required for the degree, at least 18 credits must be at the 500s level; the remainder may include 400s level courses in the major and 300s or 400s level courses in supporting areas. A final examination is required and is conducted by the student's committee.
Master of Arts in Teaching. The M.A.T. is normally viewed as a terminal nonthesis degree. This degree is primarily for certified teachers who wish to strengthen their subject-matter preparation. Enrollment in this program of study requires the consent of the chair of the subject-matter department. The major professor is from the subject-matter department; the co-adviser is from the College of Education. The general requirements of the Graduate College apply except that, of the minimum 30 credits required, only six must be in courses at the 500s level, at least six (normally those at the 500s level) must be in professional courses in education, and at least 20 must be in courses in the subject field. These courses may be at the 300s or 400s level, including 300s courses in the major field if they are a part of the logical sequence of study. A comprehensive written and/or oral examination in the subject field is required.
Master of Education. The M.Ed., a nonthesis degree, requires a written comprehensive examination. Of the minimum 30 credits required, at least 18 must be in courses at the 500s level; the remainder may include 400s level courses in the major and 300s or 400s level courses in supporting areas. Refer to appropriate divisions in part 3 of this catalog for admission requirements. A description of topics covered in the comprehensive examination is available from the appropriate divisions and subject fields in the College of Education.
Master of Engineering. The M.Engr. is a nonthesis degree. A minimum of 30 credits is required; at least 18 must be in courses at the 500s level and the remainder may include 400s level courses in the major and 300s or 400s level courses in supporting areas. A written and/or oral comprehensive examination is required. Majors are offered in agricultural, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, and (at the UI/Idaho Falls Center for Higher Education only) nuclear engineering. The prospective student should consult the specific department for special entrance requirements.
Master of Music. The M.Mus. degree, depending on the concentration selected, requires a thesis, public graduate recitals, or a final project. No credit is granted for the final project in a nonthesis degree plan and the project is subject to approval of the supervisory committee. Both written and oral comprehensive examinations are required in all degree options. Of the minimum 30 credits required for the degree, at least 18 must be in courses in the School of Music at the 500s level; the remainder may include 400s level courses in the School of Music and 300s or 400s level courses in other areas.
Master of Natural Science. The M.Nat.Sc. is a nonthesis degree primarily for students who are currently engaged in, or planning to enter, secondary-school or junior-college teaching. Courses in the 300s, 400s, and 500s levels may be included. Of the minimum 30 credits required for the degree, 18 must be earned in one major field, or nine credits in each of two fields. The remaining credits are to be chosen so that the entire program is consistent and serviceable to the student. A major paper must be written in a major area of the program, and a written and/or oral comprehensive examination is required. "Comprehensive" here refers to the area or areas chosen, rather than to the courses elected. The examining committee consists of at least three members: the major professor and a representative from the major area or areas, and a representative from outside the major area(s).
Master of Public Administration. The M.P.A. program includes thesis and nonthesis options. Of the minimum 30 credits required for the degree, at least 18 must be in courses selected from prescribed core areas and 12 in designated optional areas of emphasis as described in the Department of Political Science section in part 3 of this catalog; at least 18 of the 30 credits must be in courses at the 500s level. A public service internship is required of students with no appropriate work experience in government. A comprehensive examination is required of candidates for the nonthesis option.
Master of Science. In some fields, all candidates for the M.S. degree are required to present a thesis; in others the thesis is optional or not required. Consult the departmental section for specific descriptions. Of the minimum 30 credits required for the degree, at least 18 credits must be at the 500s level; the remainder may include 400s level courses in the major, and 300s or 400s level courses in supporting areas. A final examination is required and is conducted by the student's committee.
Appointment of Major Professor and Committee. The major professor, a full or associate member of the Graduate Faculty, is appointed as early as possible during the student's first semester in residence. The committee is recommended by the major professor and approved by the vice president for research and graduate studies. At least one-half of the members of the committee must be members of the Graduate Faculty. Except for an interdisciplinary program, which requires at least four members, the committee for a thesis degree will consist at least of the major professor as chair, a second faculty member from the major department, and a faculty member representing a discipline outside the major department's discipline(s). An affiliate or adjunct faculty member is considered to be from the disciplines offered by the department to which he or she is affiliated. The committee advises on the thesis research and conducts examinations as required. Except for students enrolled in an interdisciplinary program, a committee for a nonthesis degree is optional or is often a departmental or college committee. Any changes in the committee membership must receive the approval of the Graduate College.
Qualifying Examination. If such an examination is required, it is conducted according to departmental procedures and is a prerequisite to the preparation of a study plan. A report of this examination is not turned in to the Graduate College.
Preparation of Study Plan. Early in the student's academic career, the student prepares in conference with the major professor (and committee, if applicable) a master's degree study plan outlining all work to be completed to fulfill the requirements for the degree. Normally the study plan will include some work to be taken outside the major department. The study plan is prepared on forms provided by the Graduate College and is approved by the student's committee, departmental administrator, and vice president for research and graduate studies. Any subsequent changes in the study plan must be submitted on a standard form for committee and Graduate College approval.
Application for Degree. This form, obtained from the Graduate College, is completed at the beginning of the semester in which the student intends to graduate. The date for filing this application is stated in the calendar in the Time Schedule.
Before filing the application, the candidate and the major professor must jointly ascertain that the candidate has met all degree requirements or will do so by completion of current registration. A student who files an application and does not graduate, but does not request that the application be withdrawn, must pay an additional fee to reinstate the application.
Final Semester Registration. A graduate student defending and/or submitting a thesis must be registered for thesis credit. A graduate student in a nonthesis program must be registered during the semester in which the nonthesis requirements are completed. Note that correspondence courses do not satisfy the residence requirements for final semester registration. See also "Registration and Enrollment Requirements" under general regulations. A student who was registered during a term and did not complete all requirements by the end of that term, but does so before the official opening date of the new term, is awarded the degree at the end of the following term without further registration.
Comprehensive Examination (Nonthesis Degree). This written and/or oral examination is taken after the completion of most or all of the degree requirements. The department establishes time, date, and place, and reports the results of the examination to the Graduate College. The examination, if failed, may with departmental approval be repeated once. The interval before the second attempt may not be less than three months or longer than one year. Up to one credit received for completing the examination may be used toward the degree. If a student fails the comprehensive examination twice, or the department does not allow the student to repeat the examination after the first failure, or the student does not retake the comprehensive examination within a year, the student is automatically moved to unclassified enrollment status, and is no longer in the degree program.
Final Defense (Thesis Degree). Before the defense, authorization forms are obtained from the Graduate College or from the "Graduate Handbook for Theses and Dissertations." The defense is usually oral, but part may be written. The candidate is required to defend his or her work and show a satisfactory knowledge of the major and supporting fields. A recommendation of a majority of the committee is necessary for a candidate to pass this defense. The defense, if failed, may with departmental approval be repeated once. The interval before the second attempt may not be less than three months or longer than one year. Following a successful defense of his or her thesis, the candidate must submit the final copies within six months; otherwise, the candidate must defend the thesis again and may be required to revise it or write an entirely new one. If a student fails the final defense twice, or the department does not allow the student to repeat the defense after the first failure, or the student does not repeat the defense within a year, the student is automatically moved to unclassified enrollment status, and is no longer in the degree program.
Thesis. Two reproduced copies of approved quality and an additional copy of the title page and abstract must be deposited in the Graduate College by the date specified in the Time Schedule.
A "Graduate Handbook for Theses and Dissertations," which describes the requirements and make suggestions for the preparation of theses, should be obtained from the Graduate College. Students must conform to current rules and regulations of the Graduate College when preparing theses.
The University of Idaho awards the degree of Master of Fine Arts in recognition of high achievement in the fine and performing arts. The M.F.A. is the professionally recognized terminal degree in the fine arts.
The major professor and department offering a particular M.F.A. program specify the philosophy of the degree program, the objectives of the courses and seminars, the creative areas of concentration available, and requirements peculiar to the department. Admission to an M.F.A. program is granted only to those who have recognized potential for completing the degree.
Credit Requirements. A minimum of 60 credits beyond the bachelor's degree is required. Of these, at least 36 credits must be at the 500s level; the remainder may include 400s level courses in the major and 300s and 400s level courses in supporting areas. A maximum of 10 credits in course 500 (Master's Research and Thesis) may be used to fulfill M.F.A. degree requirements.
Transfer, Correspondence Study, and Nonmatriculated Credit Limitation. At least 52 credits applicable toward the degree must be earned in UI courses other than those offered by correspondence study (with prior written approval of the vice president for research and graduate studies) or taken while in nonmatriculated status at UI. Credits can be transferred to UI, with the consent of the student's committee and the vice president for research and graduate studies, only if the institution from which the course credits are being transferred has a graduate program in the course's discipline or, should there be no graduate program in the course's discipline, if an exception has been granted by the vice president for research and graduate studies. Transfer credits are subject to all other Graduate College rules and regulations. Courses listed on an undergraduate record are not available to be used toward a graduate degree.
Time Limit. At the time the master's degree is conferred, no courses used toward the degree can be older than six years.
Second Master's Degree. An applicant who has a master's degree or is working on a master's degree may obtain a second master's degree, subject to the approval of the vice president for research and graduate studies. Up to six credits of course work used to satisfy the requirements for the first degree may be applied to the second; all other catalog requirements and credit requirements in UI courses must be fulfilled.
Awarding M.F.A. Degrees to Members of the Faculty. A University of Idaho faculty member with rank of senior instructor or above may not be awarded an M.F.A. degree through the department or corresponding unit in which he or she is employed, unless that faculty member had been admitted to that degree program before attaining such academic rank.
Appointment of Major Professor. Generally the student will be registered initially by the departmental administrator or departmental graduate coordinator, as appointment of the major professor should be made with deliberation and regard to all aspects of departmental and student interests. As soon as feasible, with respect to the availability of faculty members in the student's area of concentration, but within three semesters of registration in an M.F.A. program, the student and departmental administrator or graduate coordinator nominate the major professor, who must be a member of the Graduate Faculty.
Graduate Reviews. Following departmental procedures, graduate reviews are conducted annually by department graduate faculty members. The initial graduate review is normally conducted within the first two semesters of registration in an M.F.A. program, and serves to assess the background of the student in both major and supporting fields and to provide in part the basis for preparation of the student's study plan.
Selection of Graduate Committee. The graduate committee consists at least of the major professor as chair, a second faculty member from the major field, and a member from a discipline outside the major department's discipline(s). An affiliate or adjunct faculty member is considered to be from the disciplines offered by the department to which he or she is affiliated. At least one-half of the members of the committee must be members of the Graduate Faculty. The committee is approved by the vice president for research and graduate studies in accordance with nomination procedures of the department concerned. The committee assumes the responsibility for directing the student's program under the leadership of the committee chair.
Preparation of Study Plan. Within two semesters (or two summer sessions for those attending in the summer only) of registration in an M.F.A. program, the student and major professor or graduate coordinator prepare a study plan, on forms provided, for approval by the departmental graduate faculty, the departmental administrator, and the vice president for research and graduate studies. Changes later deemed desirable may be made on a special change of study form and approved by the committee. Awarding the degree is based on completion of all items required by the study plan. Excessive course requirements should be avoided; emphasis and attention should be given to the thesis presentation.
Application for Degree. This form, obtained from the Graduate College, is completed at the beginning of the semester in which the student intends to graduate. The date for filing this application is stated in the calendar in the Time Schedule.
Before filing the application, the candidate and the major professor must jointly ascertain that the candidate has met all degree requirements or will do so by completion of current registration. A student who files an application and does not graduate, but does not request that the application be withdrawn, must pay an additional fee to reinstate the application.
Final Semester Registration. A graduate student defending and/or submitting a thesis must be registered for thesis credit. A graduate student in a nonthesis program must be registered during the semester in which the nonthesis requirements are completed. Note that correspondence courses do not satisfy the residence requirements for final-semester registration. See also "Registration and Enrollment Requirements" under general regulations. A student who was registered during a term and did not complete all requirements by the end of that term, but does so before the official opening date of the new term, is awarded the degree at the end of the following term without further registration.
Final Defense (Thesis) or Examination (Project or Nonthesis). Before the defense or examination, authorization forms are obtained from the Graduate College or the "Graduate Handbook for Theses and Dissertations." The defense or examination is usually oral but may be written. The actual time for the defense of the thesis is set by the responsible department, and is scheduled on completion of the thesis work; the candidate is required to defend his or her work and show knowledge of the major and supporting fields. A recommendation of a majority of the committee is necessary for a candidate to pass the defense or examination. The defense or examination, if failed, may with departmental approval be repeated once. The interval before the second attempt may not be less than three months or longer than one year. If the student fails the final defense or examination twice, or the department does not allow the student to repeat the defense or examination after the first failure, or the student does not retake the defense or examination within a year, the student is automatically moved to unclassified enrollment status, and is no longer in the degree program. Following a successful defense of his or her thesis, the candidate must submit the final copies within six months; otherwise, the candidate must defend the thesis again and may be required to revise it or write an entirely new one.
Thesis. Two reproduced copies of approved quality and an additional copy of the title page and abstract (not to exceed 300 words) must be deposited in the Graduate College by the date specified in the Time Schedule. Supporting materials, slides, video/audio tapes, etc., of final thesis work may be submitted after the thesis show in compliance with Graduate College procedures.
A "Graduate Handbook for Theses and Dissertations," which describes requirements for the preparation of theses, should be obtained from the Graduate College.
The University of Idaho awards the degree of Education Specialist for students who want an organized program of graduate studies beyond the master's degree, but who may not wish to pursue a doctoral program. Programs are available leading to the degrees of Specialist in Counseling and Human Services, Specialist in Education, Specialist in Educational Administration, Specialist in School Psychology, Specialist in Special Education, and Specialist in Vocational Education. General requirements for the specialist degree are described in this section.
Credit Requirements. An acceptable program of at least 60 upper-division and graduate-level semester credits beyond the bachelor's degree is required. Additional credits may be required for those who have master's degrees in other areas of emphasis or who have deficiencies in professional courses. Each student, following advising, will submit for approval to the appropriate department or division a study plan for meeting degree requirements. The study plan then is submitted to the vice president for research and graduate studies for approval.
Transfer, Correspondence Study, and Nonmatriculated Credit Limitation. No more than 12 of the last 30 credits may be taken as transfer, correspondence courses (with prior written approval of the vice president for research and graduate studies), or nonmatriculated. Transfer credits must be from institutions offering graduate programs in the discipline(s) of the course(s) being transferred. Credits listed on an undergraduate record are not available to be used toward a graduate degree.
Time Limit. The last 30 credits must have been taken in the eight years preceding the semester in which the degree is awarded.
Grade Requirements. The candidate must earn grades of A, B, or P in all courses submitted for the degree. Credits earned in courses graded below B will not be counted toward fulfilling the minimum requirements.
Comprehensive Examination. The candidate must pass a comprehensive examination after completion of most of the degree requirements.
Appointment of Major Professor and Committee. The major professor, a full or associate member of the Graduate Faculty, is appointed as early as possible during the student's first semester in residence. The committee, when required by the program, is recommended by the major professor and approved by the vice president for research and graduate studies. At least one-half of the members of the committee must be members of the Graduate Faculty. Any changes in committee membership must receive the approval of the Graduate College.
Preparation of Study Plan. Early in the student's academic career, the student prepares, in conference with the major professor (and committee if applicable), a degree program outlining all work to be completed to fulfill the requirements for the degree. The study plan is prepared on forms provided by the Graduate College and becomes effective on approval by the student's committee, departmental administrator, and vice president for research and graduate studies. Any subsequent changes in the study plan must be submitted on a standard form for committee and Graduate College approval.
Application for Degree. This form, obtained from the Graduate College, is completed at the beginning of the semester in which the student intends to graduate. The date for filing this application is stated in the calendar in the Time Schedule.
Before filing the application, the candidate and the major professor must jointly ascertain that the candidate has met all degree requirements or will do so by completion of current registration.
Final Semester Registration. A graduate student must be registered during the semester in which the degree requirements are completed. (See also "Registration and Enrollment Requirements" under general regulations.) Enrollment in correspondence study courses does not fulfill this regulation. A student who was registered during a term and did not complete all requirements by the end of that term, but does so before the official opening date of the new term, is awarded the degree at the end of the following term without further registration.
Comprehensive Examination. This written and/or oral examination is taken after the completion of most or all of the degree requirements. The department establishes time, date, and place, and reports the results of the examination to the Graduate College. Academic credit received for completing the examination cannot be used toward the degree.
The University of Idaho awards the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in recognition of high achievement in scholarly and research activity. The degree of Doctor of Education is granted for high scholarly attainment and in recognition of the completion of academic preparation for professional practice.
The major professor and department offering a particular doctoral program indicate the general philosophy of the degree program, the objectives of courses and seminars, the research specialties available, and requirements peculiar to the department. Admission to the doctoral program is granted only to those who have a recognized potential for completing the degree; permission to work toward the degree is granted only after the committee files the "Advancement to Candidacy" form. Students are advised to begin research shortly after entering the program and not wait until much of the course work has been completed to effect an integration of course and research work.
Credit Requirements. A minimum of 78 credits beyond the bachelor's degree is required; of these, at least 52 credits must be in courses numbered 500 and above, and at least 33 of the 78 credits must be in courses other than 600 (Doctoral Research and Dissertation). Courses numbered below 300 may not be used to fulfill the requirements for a doctoral degree; courses numbered 300-399 may be used only in supporting areas. Individual departments may require additional course work. Applicants having a doctoral degree may obtain a second doctoral degree subject to the approval of the Graduate Council. Residence requirements must be fulfilled for the second degree.
Transfer, Correspondence Study, and Nonmatriculated Credit Limitation. A doctoral student must complete at least 39 of the 78 required credits in UI courses while matriculated in the College of Graduate Studies. Credits can be transferred to UI, with the consent of the student's committee and the vice president for research and graduate studies, only if the institution from which the course credits are being transferred has a graduate program in the course's discipline or, should there be no graduate program in the course's discipline, if an exception has been granted by the vice president for research and graduate studies. Transfer credits are subject to all other Graduate College rules and regulations. Correspondence study courses may be applied to the degree only with the prior written approval of the vice president for research and graduate studies. Courses listed on an undergraduate record are not available to be used toward a graduate degree.
Time Limits. Of the credits submitted to satisfy the requirements for a doctoral degree, a maximum of 30 may be more than eight years old when the degree is conferred, provided the student's committee and department determine that the student has kept current in the subjects concerned. Graduation must occur no later than five years after the date on which the candidate passed his or her preliminary or general examination. These time limitations can be extended only on recommendation of the committee and approval by the Graduate Council.
Awarding Doctoral Degrees to Members of the Faculty. A University of Idaho faculty member with rank of senior instructor or above may not be awarded a doctoral degree earned through the department or corresponding unit in which he or she is employed, unless the faculty member had been advanced to candidacy for the degree before attaining such academic rank.
Foreign Language Requirement for the Ph.D. Degree. Whether there is a foreign language requirement and, if so, the number of languages required, the method of examination, and the level of competency, are departmental options. Refer to departmental descriptions in part 3 of this catalog.
Particular Requirements for the Ed.D. Degree. A period of professional practice is required for the Doctor of Education degree; the period involved is determined by the student's supervisory committee. The Ed.D. degree is awarded only through divisions in the College of Education; therefore, the student should consult the appropriate divisional office for additional requirements.
Appointment of Major Professor and Committee. A major professor (a full member of the Graduate Faculty) is appointed as early as possible during the first two semesters of study. A supervisory committee consists at least of four people: the major professor as chair, a second faculty member from the major department, one faculty member from a minor or supporting area, and a faculty member from a discipline outside the major department's discipline(s). An affiliate or adjunct faculty member is considered to be from the disciplines offered by the department to which he or she is affiliated. The committee is approved by the vice president for research and graduate studies in accordance with nomination procedures of the department concerned. At least one-half of the members of the committee must be members of the Graduate Faculty. The committee assumes responsibility for directing the student's program under the leadership of the committee chair, who is also the research adviser. For programs that are strongly interdisciplinary, a major professor and a research professor may divide responsibilities.
Qualifying Examination. Following departmental procedures, the qualifying examination, written and/or oral, serves to assess the background of the student in both the major and supporting fields and to provide partially the basis for preparation of the student's study program. A particular department may or may not require a master's degree as a prerequisite for the qualifying evaluation. As soon as departmental qualifications are met, a supervisory committee is appointed.
Preparation of Study Plan. Within two semesters (or two summer sessions for those attending summer sessions only) of registration in the doctoral program, the student and major professor prepare a study plan, on forms provided, for approval by the student's supervisory committee, the departmental administrator, and the vice president for research and graduate studies. Changes later deemed desirable may be made on a special change of study plan form and approved by the committee. Awarding the degree is based upon completion of all items required by the study plan. Excessive course requirements should be avoided; emphasis and attention should be given to the dissertation plan.
Preliminary Examination for Ph.D. Degree. The preliminary examination should be scheduled only after the student has completed the majority of the courses on his or her study plan. The student's committee certifies to the Graduate College the results of the preliminary examination. Graduation must occur no later than five years after the date on which the candidate passed his or her examination. If the preliminary examination is failed, it may be repeated only once; the repeat examination must be taken within a period of not less than three months or more than one year following the first attempt. If a student fails the preliminary examination a second time, or the department does not allow the student to repeat the examination after the first failure, or the student does not retake the examination within one year, the student is automatically moved to unclassified enrollment status, and is no longer in the degree program.
General Examination for Ed.D. Degree. When the student approaches the end of his or her course work, has completed the professional experience requirement, and has outlined the dissertation subject in detail, the supervisory committee approves the holding of the general examination. This is both a written and an oral examination and is intended to assess progress toward degree objectives. The student's committee certifies to the Graduate College the results of the general examination. Graduation must occur no later than five years after the date on which the candidate passed his or her examination. If the general examination is failed, it may be repeated only once; the repeat examination must be taken within a period of not less than three months or more than one year following the first attempt. If a student fails the general examination a second time, or the department does not allow the student to repeat the examination after the first failure, or the student does not retake the examination within one year, the student is automatically moved to unclassified status, and is no longer in the degree program.
Advancement to Candidacy. This is the point at which students are selected as qualified to continue toward an advanced degree. A student is advanced to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree upon passing the preliminary examination, or for the Ed.D. degree upon passing the general examination.
Application for Degree. This form, obtained from the Graduate College, is completed at the beginning of the semester in which the student intends to graduate. The deadline for filing this application is stated in the calendar in the Time Schedule.
Before filing the application, the candidate and the major professor must jointly ascertain that the candidate has met all degree requirements or will do so by completion of current registration. A student who files an application and does not graduate, but does not request that the application be withdrawn, must pay an additional fee to reinstate the application.
Final Semester Registration. A graduate student defending and/or submitting a dissertation must be registered for dissertation credit. See also "Registration and Enrollment Requirements" under general regulations. A student who was registered during a term and did not complete all requirements by the end of that term, but does so before the official opening date of the new term, is awarded the degree at the end of the following term without further registration.
Final Defense. The final defense for a doctoral degree normally is not taken earlier than five months after advancement to candidacy. However, the actual time for the final defense is set by the student's department. It is held upon completion of the dissertation and after authorization forms have been issued by the Graduate College, but not earlier than ten working days after approval by the Graduate College to schedule the defense. A recommendation of a majority of the committee is necessary for a candidate to pass this defense. The defense, if failed, may be repeated once. The interval before the second attempt may not be less than three months or longer than one year. If a student fails the final defense a second time, or the department does not allow the student to repeat the defense after the first failure, or the student does not retake the defense within one year, the student is automatically moved to unclassified enrollment status, and is no longer in the degree program. Following a successful defense of his or her dissertation, the candidate must submit the final copies within six months; otherwise, the candidate must defend the dissertation again and may be required to revise it or write an entirely new one.
Dissertation. Two reproduced copies of approved quality and two additional copies of the title page and abstract (not to exceed 350 words) must be deposited in the Graduate College by the date specified in the Time Schedule. Doctoral candidates pay a fee for the publication of the abstract in Dissertation Abstracts and for microfilming the dissertation by University Microfilms.
A "Graduate Handbook for Theses and Dissertations," which describes requirements and make suggestions for the preparation of dissertations, should be obtained from the Graduate College. Students must conform to current rules and regulations when preparing dissertations.
The planned Fifth-Year Program of Teacher Education, a non-degree program, provides an opportunity for strengthening of teaching competence and for specialized study. A person admitted to the fifth year of teacher education must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and must have met minimum Idaho standard certification requirements. The fifth year of teacher education should be completed following a period of at least one year of initial teaching experience.
The program is to be planned in the light of the teacher's initial teaching experience and/or professional goal. Teachers plan programs in consultation with an adviser from the College of Education. Secondary teachers may also have a cognate adviser from the subject field. The fifth year shall include a minimum of 30 credits; a maximum of one-third of the credits may be chosen from 300s and 400s level courses and at least two-thirds of the credits must be in 500s level courses. Study shall be in both academic and professional fields with at least 18 credits devoted to the teaching major and closely related subject areas; 8 credits must be in professional education. For secondary majors, 8 of the 18 must be in the secondary teaching field(s).
No more than a combined total of 12 credits earned in another school or in nonmatriculated status at the University of Idaho may be included in a fifth-year program. Credits can be transferred to UI only if the institution from which the course credits are being transferred has a graduate program in the course's discipline. Correspondence credit is not applicable.
All courses included on the study plan must be taken in the eight years preceding completion of the program.
The Idaho Professional Teaching Certificate may be issued upon completion of this program providing the candidate holds a valid Idaho Initial Teaching Certificate and has completed a minimum of two years of satisfactory teaching experience in Idaho as verified by the employing school district.